Body found in Knaresborough

North Yorkshire Police have confirmed a body has been found in Knaresborough.

Officers have been searching for missing Sophie Lambert in the Harrogate area and discovered a body in the River Nidd near Nidd Gorge this morning.

The force said: "It is too early to confirm the identity, but Sophie’s family have been informed and are receiving specialist support. We ask that their privacy is respected.

"We thank everyone who has supported the missing person appeal over the last few days."

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